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PORTOFERRAIO private tour: Napoleon’s luxury “prison” on the island of Elba
Explore Portoferraio, the most beautiful and tourist location on the Island of Elba with the evocative fortifications of Cosimo I de’ Medici in the historic center and the exile of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Highlights:
- Discover the Medici Darsena area with its characteristic shops, alleys and access doors to the fortified historic center
- Visit inside the Villa dei Mulini, a building chosen as a residence for his exile by Napoleon with precious furnishings, gardens and a spectacular view of the sea
- Explore the Forte Stella lighthouse externally and the other bastions that make up the Medici fortresses with the mighty walls and the Linguella Tower built on the rocks
€292,00
The guided tour of Portoferraio is a mix of the main attractions of the Elba Island in Tuscany and located between the beautiful waters of the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas. Arriving by boats or ferries, you will be admired by the port built by Cosimo I de ‘Medici in the Renaissance period, a fortress town for those who wanted to attack the island.
The harbor promenade also known as “calata a mare” allows a spectacular view of the many boats on the sea and a pleasant discovery of bars and restaurants where you can take a break and souvenir shops, admiring the entrance doors and the characteristic streets of the historic center.
During his 10-month stay in Portoferraio in the early 19th century, the French Emperor chose this building for its strategic position between two forts and for the wonderful view of the sea. This beautiful lighthouse is located within the architectural complex of Forte Stella, a 16th century defensive structure and one of the three Medici fortresses incorporated into the imposing defensive walls.
During the tour, upon request, it will be possible to visit Napoleon’s Theatre (Teatro dei Viginanti). The Carmine Church was transformed into a theatre by Napoleon in 1814.
The other fortress is Forte Falcone, the most imposing, on the highest hill while the Linguella or Martello Tower that we will visit outside has become the symbol of the port for tourists arriving on the island. We can admire the beauty of its octagonal structure, built directly on the rocks with red bricks and white marble, with various uses over the years and on the remains of an ancient Roman villa. We end the guided tour by admiring the most panoramic points of Portoferraio close to the sea.
Included:
- Walking tour with licensed tour guide
Not included:
- Entrance ticket Napoleon’s Theatre (Teatro dei Viginanti) on request
- Food and drinks
- Ferry / Boat tickets
- Transfer service
What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Sun hat on hot days
Meeting point:
- Ferry docking on the port
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